Kitchenaid KICU500XBL 30-Inch, 4-Element Cooktop 10" 3200-watt element accommodates the high-temperature cooking methods required for some recipes. Performance boost function allows you to exceed maximum heat-level setting for up to 10 minutes for rapid boiling. Touch-activated controls integrate seamlessly into the surface and include a slider for heat-level selection. Simmer function automatically selects a low power level to help maintain a constant simmer.